Hi guys, not sure what's up, but I'm suddenly unable to perform a basic file rename in the Finder. I get a cocoa error notification (that's cut off in the notification window, so I can't even read the whole thing).
Here's the part of the error I can read:
For Each.kmactions (885 B)
If the "Path" variable is for a file with an extension, then your destination path looks bad to me:
~/Documents/Some file name.txt_2
What's intrinsically bad about this ? The file move/rename ought not to be hindered by an unconventional file extension.
Oh, but handy tip, @Jack_Brannen: if you hover the mouse over the bottom edge of a macOS notification that has overflowing text content, you can drag it downwards to resize the frame of the notification until all of the text is visible.
You're right -- system allows it without any problem.
Still, I think that is asking for trouble. But that's just me. LOL
The full text of the error will be in the Engine.log file. Help ➤ Open Logs Folder.
Hey Jack,
I ran your action verbatim on my system (macOS 10.12.6), and it worked fine.
Make certain the file(s) you're messing with aren't busy.
Try a different folder.
Also try relaunching the Finder.
Opt-Right-Click on the Finder's Dock-icon and select “Relaunch”.
-Chris
Thanks, all. This is working now for me with no changes.
@ccstone I guess it was a busy file—maybe a Dropbox issue.
@JMichaelTX It was a folder, so no file extension issues.
@CJK @peternlewis Thanks for the tips regarding notifications and the log as well!
@peternlewis Maybe clicking a KM error notification could reveal the log file?
When I have looked before, there was no way for Keyboard Maestro to use Notifications more constructively, but it is possible this very limited use might be possible.
